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Question: Randomly will not start

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Visitor, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Bend, OR, October 19, 2010, 06:26

I have a 2001 VW Beetle. Just recently sometimes when you go to start the car it doesn't start. Wait of few minutes or so and the car starts. When it won't start and you try it really gives a rumbling sound while trying to start but wont. This problem occurs randomly. First thing in the morning or after you have been driving it for awhile. Battery and alternator has been checked and all given a thumbs up.

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